A migraine is a severe headache condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. It triggers neurological symptoms which become increasingly debilitating. Some people experience other associated symptoms like light and noise sensitivity, vision disturbances, or even cognitive troubles. Migraines may seem harmless at first, but they can seriously affect your quality of life, and research finds they may even lead to …
New Study Shows Link Between COVID-19, Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
In 2022 we enter our third year of the COVID-19 global pandemic. We are now normalizing the ebb and flow of variants and incorporating mask-wearing and social distancing into our everyday life. Even more illuminating is further research which allows us to better understand this virus and the short and long-term effects. We now have more insight into the common …
Studies Show that COVID-19 Can Affect Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of hearing a specific noise in one or both ears. This noise is often described as a buzzing, ringing, or hissing sound that can be experienced mildly to loudly. Tinnitus is experienced though no actual sound is present in the environment. The Hearing Health Foundation estimates that at least 10% of people in the U.S. experience …
Signs You May Have Tinnitus
Tinnitus, often referred to as a “ringing of the ears,” causes people to hear sounds without an external auditory stimulus. According to the American Tinnitus Association, approximately 15% of Americans “experience tinnitus, often to a debilitating degree, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country.” Of this number, 20 million Americans experience chronic tinnitus, with 2 …
Tips for Managing Tinnitus
Are you finding that the moment you finally find a moment of peace and quiet from a busy day, you cannot relax due to a buzz in your ears that won’t quit? This is often also described as a ringing, roaring or hissing and has no external source. It comes from inside your ears and is commonly called tinnitus. What …
Acupuncture for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus: Does it Really Work?
Imagine for a moment that you go to the doctor and are ushered into a soothing room with warm temperature, earthy scents, and low lighting. The doctor asks you to lie down on a soft table and proceeds to insert tiny needles into your body! This treatment is not uncommon at all, and participation in acupuncture is on the rise …